PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lolipo Slider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Sexton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexton has chosen I'm too sexy - Right Said Fred as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slider
vs
Sexton

187 cm
25
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Amped Performance
Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lolipo Slider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Sexton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slider walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Sexton tries to keep at a distance but Slider has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sexton working aggressively here.
Sexton is looking to control Slider's arms but Slider gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sexton has his back to the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slider.
Sexton managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
Slider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slider.
Slider lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Sexton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Slider pushes Sexton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sexton blocks a body shot from Slider.
Slider tries to work over Sexton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slider prevents a body shot from Sexton.
Slider pushes off an throws an elbow but Sexton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slider gets underhooks to prevent Sexton's takedown attempt.
Sexton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sexton has a couple of punches blocked by Slider.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slider.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slider.

It looks like Seth Sexton has been cut.
Sexton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sexton misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexton avoids a wild elbow strike from Slider.
Sexton tries to pull guard but Slider won't allow it.
Sexton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Slider.
Slider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sexton backwards.
Sexton struggles to land a body shot inside as Slider controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sexton fails to land.
Slider misses with some punches.
Slider lands an elbow inside.
Sexton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slider to keep the fight standing.
Lolipo Slider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Sexton.
A body shot lands from Slider.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slider throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Slider - that landed with a thud.
Slider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sexton looks winded!
Slider lands a left hand.
Slider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slider with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sexton blocks it with crossed arms.
Slider lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sexton prevents a body shot from Slider.
Sexton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slider smiles and moves away.

Sexton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slider on his heels. He'll look to pass Slider's guard now, I'm sure.
Slider wants to stand but Sexton is controlling the position.
Sexton being controlled here momentarily.
Sexton with a nice head shot there.
Slider is controlling Sexton's posture.
Sexton pushes down on Slider's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider is not content to let Sexton control the position.

Sexton seems to be working for a kimura but Slider defends the submission attempt.
Slider is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Slider wants to get back to his feet.
Slider is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Slider trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Sexton is trying to work for a kimura but Slider is defending well.
Slider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sexton is working for a submission of some sort.
Sexton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sexton wants to pass to mount but Slider is defending the position.

Slider pushes Sexton off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolipo Slider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Sexton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slider connects with the punch.
Sexton's corner calls for a 1-2. Sexton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sexton lands with a good body shot.
Slider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sexton can do to turn this around?
Slider misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sexton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Slider clinches up against the cage.
Sexton tries to work over Slider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slider.
Sexton pushes Slider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slider blocking some punches.
Sexton tries to pull guard but Slider forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slider looking to throw knees to the head but Sexton is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Sexton on the inside.
Slider throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Sexton.
Sexton jumps guard but Slider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lolipo Slider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sexton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Sexton.
Slider lands with a light punch inside.
Sexton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slider or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sexton.
Sexton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sexton lands a left hand.
Sexton stalling the fight.
Sexton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lolipo Slider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Sexton.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sexton.
Sexton pushes Slider back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slider throws an elbow but it misses.
Slider with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sexton tries to work over Slider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slider can't find room to land a body shot as Sexton controls the action.
Sexton misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slider lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton misses with a body punch.
Slider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slider gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sexton blocks a body shot from Slider.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slider lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Sexton.
Slider has a couple of punches blocked by Sexton.
Sexton is trying to pull guard but Slider has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Sexton.
Slider scores with a shot to the side of Sexton's head.
Sexton jumps guard but Slider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sexton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slider just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sexton jumps guard but Slider turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slider scores with a knee to the head.
Slider connects with a knee to the head.
Sexton dodges an elbow strike from Slider.
Sexton struggles to land a body shot inside as Slider controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider misses with the head strike.
Slider lands a damaging elbow.
Sexton blocks an elbow strike.
Slider throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slider lands a shoulder strike.
Slider prevents a body shot from Sexton.
Sexton misses with a body punch.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sexton lands a nice shot to the body.
Sexton tries a body shot but Slider blocks it.
Slider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sexton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Sexton jumps into guard, dragging Slider to the mat.
Sexton trying to strike off his back.

Sexton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slider is aware though and is defending well.

Sexton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slider can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slider is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexton wants to sweep here but Slider controlling him for the moment.
Sexton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sexton keeping full guard, as Slider tries to pass.
Slider is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sexton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slider has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slider stays in close to Sexton's body and controls the position.
Sexton wants to sweep here but Slider controlling him for the moment.
Slider tries to free his leg and advance position but Sexton is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolipo Slider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Seth Sexton's cut.
That's time! Slider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Sexton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slider tries to clinch but Sexton moves out of range.
Slider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sexton doesn't seem bothered though.
Seth Sexton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Sexton. Beautiful body shot.
Sexton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sexton is defended easily by Slider.
Slider blocks a jab.
Slider tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sexton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sexton feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Sexton.
Slider tries to work over Sexton's front leg with a kick but Sexton checks it.
Sexton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slider moves away.
Slider tried to score with a low kick but Sexton checks it.
Sexton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sexton lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slider lands a jab to Sexton's midsection.
Sexton slips a jab from Slider.
Slider tries to clinch up but Sexton circles away and keeps his distance.
Slider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sexton.
Sexton throws the left hand but Slider avoids the punch easily.
Sexton scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sexton.
Sexton tries to clinch up but Slider circles away and keeps his distance.
Lolipo Slider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slider just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Sexton misses.
Sexton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sexton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slider misses with an uppercut. Sexton saw that one coming.
Sexton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slider defends it well.
Sexton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slider ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sexton moves away.
Sexton scores with a jab to the body.
Seth Sexton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexton looks to score with a jab to the body but Slider is just out of range.
Slider tries a low kick but Sexton avoids it.
Sexton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slider takes a kick to the side of the head.

Sexton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sexton prevents Slider from improving his position.
Slider is not content to let Sexton control the position.
Slider tries to get to full guard but Sexton has control of the leg.
Slider has his hands clasped together around Sexton's back. He's all about the action.
Slider is staying active underneath Sexton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slider trying to control here.
Slider pushes Sexton off looking to stand but Sexton dives back in and keeps control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sexton prevents Slider from improving his position.
Sexton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slider is looking to control Sexton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slider avoid being mounted?
Slider is looking for a sweep. Sexton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sexton wants to work for an arm triangle but Slider is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slider controlling the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slider cracks Sexton with an open hand slap.
Slider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sexton.
Slider quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Slider takes a swing at Sexton's ribcage but misses.
Sexton avoids the head kick by Slider.
Sexton misses with a wild body shot.
Slider throws a low kick but Sexton avoids it.
Sexton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sexton.
Slider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sexton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slider.
Sexton swings for the body but Slider moves out of range.
Slider ducks under a wild hook from Sexton.
Slider changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Sexton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slider has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolipo Slider!
Lolipo Slider bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.